Not homework. It is a real issue.
Even with the welded stiffeners as you propose, the calcs to prove it works and can be considered fixed might be too complicated.
JAE, it turns out this person is also in my class asking for guidance about it last week LOL.
-Research group working with StruCalc software.
We are close to disbanding this endeavor all together due to the complexity of checking this connection.
For anyone interested, here is more discussion...
We know this is not ideal for a true moment connection, but we are trying to get a temporarily loaded condition to work as a fixed connection. When modeling the entire structure as pinned, we can't get it to work. However, fixed does. If we can prove the weld (although not ideal) is adequate...
Hello everyone! There currently is a temporary situation where a W column is supporting a W beam. The bottom flange of the W beam is welded to the top of the W column via a square plate and 1/4" longitudinal and transverse welds. There is a resulting Moment at the top of the column, that...
